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What happened on December 29, 1989
NEWS
Ex-Spider From Mars to Invoke Liberace's Music : Performance: Mike Garson has played glitter-rock with David Bowie and jazz with Stanley Clarke. Now he'll offer a sampling from the Candelabra Kid's catalogue plus a few of his own compositions in a New Year's Eve concert with the Garden Grove Symphony. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 1980s: A Literal Glitz Blitz By Ann Conway
The Chinese Of Orange County : Parents Want To Preserve Herita, Their Children Want Fast Track To Assimilation By Herman Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Transit District Performance Clipboard researched by Susan Davis Greene / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Trend Afoot: Socks Get Darn Fancy By Kathryn Bold, Kathryn Bold is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Single-family Home Futures Clipboard researched by Susan Davis Greene / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Dark Days for Depressed Teens By Jenny Wrenn, Jenny Wrenn is a senior at Sunny Hills High School, where she is editor of the school newspaper, The Accolade; a full International Baccalaureate diploma candidate; and president of Assisteens, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton
Financial Planning as Singular Priority By Evan Cummings
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : A Few Ways to Make Earth Last a Little Longer
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Facing the New Year With Lots of Resolve
Parents Tolerate Americanization; Children Gain Respect for Heritage By Herman Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breeding Birds: Phainopepla Clipboard researched by Susan David Greene / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Older Generation Fears Young Will Let Roots Slip Away By Herman Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Peace: Challenge and Opportunity'
Leona Helmsley
Los Angeles' 3rd Area Code
'Peace: Challenge and Opportunity'
'Peace: Challenge and Opportunity'
Los Angeles' 3rd Area Code
'Peace: Challenge and Opportunity'
Leona Helmsley
Trash Cans
Back to Taiwan?
Los Angeles' 3rd Area Code
Guard Accidentally Fires Gun, Kills Dispatcher
Bush Lesson
Proposition 13
California: IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : W. Leonard Elected Chairman of CTC From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California: IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Safety Violations in Cranes Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California: IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Judge Awards Bias Victim $1.8 Million From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Burgeoning Tokyo Careens Toward a Quake Calamity By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Ceausescu's Rule Invaded Minds, Dreams, Intimacy By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dubcek Wins Key Czech Post After 2 Decades From Associated Press
Bradley Agrees to Pay $20,000 to Settle Suit : Penalties: Mayor must dip into his own funds to end the case over alleged conflict-of-interest violations. By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Taiwanese 'Brains' Leave U.S. : Career opportunities help lure engineers trained and educated in America back home. The trend could spell trouble for U.S. high-tech industries. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Environmental Challenges Gain Worldwide Attention By Maura Dolan, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Panamanians Still Tense but Bouncing Back By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Plans Partial Panama Pullback of Troops by Feb. 1 : Occupation: American forces would leave the capital first but remain in outlying areas. Officials cite problems posed by remaining Noriega loyalists there. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Romania, Life Is Coming Up Oranges By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex-Show Sentences Disallowed : Court: State justices say a jury trial is appropriate to contest charges of permitting lewd acts and prostitution in violation of a court order. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Passes Through but Area Still Dry By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On-Site Drug Sales Peril to Liquor License : Narcotics: New law effective next week will greatly shorten period in which officials may put establishments out of commission. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebirth of a Murder Case : Justice: As an 8-year-old, a girl wondered why police didn't ask her about her friend's murder. As a 29-year-old, she gets a chance to talk--and accuses her father. By Suzette Parmley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$25-Billion Tax Hike Urged to Cut Deficit : Budget: Rep. Hamilton calls also for an equal amount of spending cuts. Individual income levies would not be increased. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frost-Ruined Crops Lead Governor to Declare Florida a Disaster Area From Associated Press
Bush Confident Texas Vacation Is Appropriate : Presidency: The press asks about his enjoying himself while U.S. troops fight in Panama. 'I think the American people understand,' he replies. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exxon Seeks to Keep Spill Data Secret Before Cases Go to Trial From Associated Press
Tutu Criticized; Told Jews to Forgive Nazis Reuters
Group Claims It Sent Fatal Bombs : Terrorism: A letter says the acts are reprisals for violence by black men against white women. It threatens more attacks. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Would-Be Burglar Gets Stuck in Chimney United Press International
Supreme Court Refuses to Ban Menorah Display United Press International
Airline Tells of Bomb Threat to Paris Flight, Lets Passengers Cancel From Associated Press
Fearful Beijing Now Unlikely to Lift Martial Law From Reuters
Old Regime Was Suspicious of New Leader's Soviet Ties : Secret police: Concern about Ion Iliescu indicated fears that a campaign against Ceausescu was afoot. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spanish Leftists Suspected in Killing of Guardsmen Reuters
Arabs Take a Look at Their Dictators By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romanian Burial for Fullerton Man
Eldest Brother of Ceausescu Found Hanged From Associated Press
Mexico's Cold Weather Kills 37, Destroys Crops Reuters
$1.2 Billion Needed for Rebuilding, Panamanians Say : Economic aid: Officials liken the task to the reconstruction of Japan after World War II. They look to the U.S. for most of the money. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Bury Two Soldiers Killed in Action By Jill Stewart and Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
200 Grieve in Orange County for Soldier, 19 By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Trying to Increase Pressure on Vatican : Diplomacy: Officials are gathering new evidence in an attempt to persuade the Pope to turn Noriega over to the U.S. By Doyle Mcmanus and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Acts to Bolster Case Against Noriega : War on drugs: Federal prosecutors are pinning hopes on arrested aide to provide new 'inside' testimony. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
F. F. Houser, 85; Superior Court Judge, Lt. Governor, Legislator
Fine Has Unusual Proviso: Bradley to Pay It Himself By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Australia Quake: 11 Dead, 120 Hurt : Temblor: Troops sent to halt Newcastle looting. Early loss estimates put at $1 billion. Crews dig for more victims believed buried in rubble. From Times Wire Services
Cluster of Small Temblors Makes Seismologists Edgy By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Australian Quake Victims Sought : Temblor: Death toll revised downward to nine. Damage is estimated at $1 billion. Troops patrol Newcastle to prevent looting in the business district. From Associated Press
Mystery Fireball Puts on Sky Show Over Wide Area
PANAMA EFFECT: The fall of Manuel A. Noriega (A1) may... By Mark I. Pinsky
Fallen O.C. Soldier, 19, Fought 'Through Hell' : Funeral: More than 200 mourners lay to rest an Army Ranger killed in the first wave of the Panama invasion. By Tony Marcano and Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CLOSE SHAVE: What with their stock dropping 18 points in... By Mark I. Pinsky
NEW SEAT: Regardless of the Democratic challenger to GOP... By Mark I. Pinsky
TONIGHT: The four original members of veteran Orange... By Mark I. Pinsky
'All Hell Broke Loose,' Newport Family Says : Invasion: A couple and their daughter had front-row seats in Panama. Now home, they tell what happened when the bombardments began. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMICS: Unlike some comic artists on display at the... By Mark I. Pinsky
4 Die in Freeway Collison With Tanker From a Times Staff Writer
O.C. Victim of Romanian Revolt to Be Buried There : Patriotism: Fullerton resident's brother, traveling with him in their native land, tells how Ion Antimie was killed and he was wounded in an attack on their car. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Given 2-Year Term in Shooting : Courts: She alleged that a neighbor raped her, and when district attorney declined to prosecute, she shot the man eight times. He survived. By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Boy, 7, Victim of Hit-and-Run \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NATION : DEA Rejects Move to Reclassify Marijuana for Medical Therapy \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
WORLD : Queen Hands Out 947 Honors \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Vatican Blasts U.S. : Calls It 'Occupying Power' and Urges Noriega to Leave : Hits Rock Music Aimed at Embassy in Panama From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Body Explodes Just Before Flight \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Body of Kidnaped American Found; Shot in the Head \o7 United Press International\f7
LOCAL : 2 Held, 2 Escape After Chase \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
Several Hundred Loyal to Ceausescu Still on the Loose \o7 Associated Press\f7
Israeli Police Storm Peace March Staged by Women From Associated Press
NATION : Nev. Leads in Population Growth \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NATION : Social Security Tax Cut Sought \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Czechs Name Playwright as President : East Bloc: Vaclav Havel is unanimously elected by Parliament to become the nation's first non-Communist leader in four decades. From Associated Press
WORLD : High Medellin Figure Captured \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
WORLD : Bulgaria Eases Religious Curbs \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Noriega Security Adviser Bungled Israel Spy Mission From Associated Press
U.S. Admits It Rushed Charges Against Noriega \o7 Associated Press\f7
WORLD : China Bans Tian An Men Rallies \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
WORLD : Bomb Threat Changes Plans for Northwest Passengers in Paris \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
India Bus Fire Kills 22 \o7 Reuters\f7
Navy Offers to Put 2 Battleships in Mothballs to Reduce Budget \o7 Associated Press\f7
OOPS : Tape Traps Drug Dealing Teen \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Hong Kong Police Storm Refugee Site : Boat people: Tensions among 56,000 Vietnamese grow in the face of a promised new round of forced repatriations. From United Press International
Cogito Ergo Sum: Though the phrase might make Rene... By Bettijane Levine
A Modal Robe for Barbra \o7 Compiled by the Fashion staff\f7
BOOK REVIEW : How the Spirits Moved Feminism By Elaine Kendall
The Waste Queen : Environment: L.A.'s new garbage manager wants us to learn to toss out less and recycle more. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dress for Low Stress on New Year's By Gaile Robinson, \o7 Robinson is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times fashion pages\f7
Southerner Rises Again for Justice : Racism: Harry S. Ashmore, a passionate 'moderate,' has been a longtime voice of reason during the struggle for civil rights. By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Symbol Soars in the Alaskan Sky : Wildlife: Bald eagles are gathering at the Chilkat Preserve for annual salmon feast. Their numbers are down, but the bird is still thriving. By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water, (Designer) Water Everywhere By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Little Shop in Dallas With a Worldwide Clientele By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, \o7 Lafavre Yorks, a free-lance writer, regularly contributes to the Times fashion pages\f7
Remembering Forgotten Women By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Literary Crusader Writes Stories About Real Kids By Jim Naughton, THE WASHINGTON POST
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Designer de la Renta Marries \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Sinbad Offers Message of Hope \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Celebrities Set for Big 10 Fete \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Uecker Back to Pitch Wisconsin \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
Pop/rock By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Wedding Bells By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
JAZZ REVIEW : Aldeberts Exude Special Charm By Leonard Feather
La Cienega Area By Marlena Donohue
West Los Angeles By Suzanne Muchnic
Santa Monica By Cathy Curtis
Santa Monica By Marlena Donohue
Santa Monica By Cathy Curtis
STAGE REVIEW : Brightman Enhances Lloyd Webber's 'Music' By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Italian Overtones to Barsac Brasserie By Ruth Reichl
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Angeli Mare Nets Rich Menu By Charles Perry
Shangri-La: A Sumptuous New Outpost of Chinese Cuisine By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO . . . WHAT'S NEW : A Preview of Coming VCR Attractions By Terry Atkinson
ART REVIEW : 'Secrets' Looks at Freedom Through the Rosenberg Case By Kristine Mckenna
ART REVIEW : 'High Road': Pictures of a Social Dilemma : Photography: San Diego exhibition details life among the haves and have-nots along the U.S.-Mexico border--and the disparity has never seemed more disturbing. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'New World Symphony' Airs Tonight By John Henken
SAN DIEGO DANCE IN THE EIGHTIES : During Decade, San Diego Dance Took Big Step Forward By Eileen Sondak
STAGE REVIEW : 'Starlight Express' Explodes With Pizazz By Kenneth Herman
Adrian Hall Finds His Life on a Roll After Being Fired By Nancy Churnin
RESTAURANT REVIEW : At Chez Raja Cafe, the Sophistication's Deceptively Simple By Bill Stern
Raising a Toast to the New Year With a Unique Presentation of Strauss' 'Die Fledermaus' : Music: San Diego is awash in holiday tunes. The diamond jubilee of Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ will be launched with two concerts New Year's Eve. By Kenneth Herman
Art of Animation Finds a Home at Shinbone Alley By Suzanne Schlosberg, \o7 Schlosberg is a Sherman Oaks free-lance writer\f7
Tribute to a Travelin' Man: KGIL Marks Anniversary of Singer's Death By Mike Wyma
Sing-Along Tape Players Let Singers Try a Few Bars--and Restaurants : Performing: \o7 Karaokes \f7 are giving people the chance to share their talents without the necessity of a traditional piano bar. By Christine Ziaya, \o7 Ziaya is a regular contributor to Valley Calendar\f7
Museum Again Sparkles With Superficiality By Leah Ollman
FILM IN THE EIGHTIES : For Lovers of Film, a Decade of Little Hope and Less Glory By Sheila Benson, TIMES FILM CRITIC
FILM IN THE EIGHTIES : Raiders of the Lost Art : Colorization, kid stuff, corporate takeovers: A decade when old ways of making movies died By Jack Mathews, TIMES FILM EDITOR
Hollywood: A Decade Driven by Dollars, Not Dreams : Movies: In a decade marked by nationwide entrepreneurial fervor, major studios were determined to maximize profits on all fronts. By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP LP CHART : Record Buyers Taking Collins' 'Seriously' By Dennis Hunt, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Picking the Decade's Best Directors, Performances
RESTAURANTS IN THE EIGHTIES : L.A. Discovers the Exotic in Its Own Back Yard : An Array of Ethnic Dining Choices Started a Revolution That Now Blends East and West By Ruth Reichl, TIMES RESTAURANT EDITOR
An Eyewitness to Memorable Moments of the '80s : Television: The tube was at its best as a window on the news events of the decade, from recent events in Romania to Kirk Gibson's homer. By Howard Rosenberg
Moments In The Arts : 1989 \o7 Complied Mary Helen Berg\f7
STAGE REVIEW : 'The High Life' Stumbles on the Plot, Regains Higher Ground With Gospels
New Year's Eve Galas Take Center Stage By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Predict Higher Video Rental Costs, Earlier Releases By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts Philanthropist William Alexander Receives by Giving By Beth Kleid
Ron Howard to Receive Cinematheque Award
Little Richard's 'Sessions' Offer a Stirring Piece of Rock History By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Film Society to Honor James Stewart April 23
Opera Pacific Wage Talks Reach an Impasse : Labor: Chorus singers make $5 an hour and want a substantial increase. The company says it cannot afford to pay them much more. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Room Remains for Chewing Out the '80s Decade By Beverly Bush Smith
MUSEUM REVIEW : Fullerton Comic Collection Stresses Art but Doesn't Exclude the \o7 POW\f7 !! By Jess Bravin
Sajak to Solve Marriage Puzzle With 'I' and 'DO' From Times Wire Services
Music
RESTAURANTS : Hyang Chon Offers Generous Helpings of Delicious Exotic Korean Specialties By Max Jacobson
Pauley's Last 'Today' Filled With Teary Eyes and Colleagues' Praise From United Press International
SHORT TAKES : HBO Sued to Block Use of Songs \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
CNN Sues for Right to Give Vietnam Beam From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Life Is Johnson's Acting Class \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
Racism Topic Reaps Threats on Radio Host From United Press International
SHORT TAKES : Bucharest Museum Shot Up \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
SHORT TAKES : Actor Arrested After Car Chase \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
Quotable
BUSINESS
Investment Overseas by U.S. Firms Rising By Hisanobu Ohse, REUTERS
Dispute Among Campbell Heirs Boils Over; Three Say They'll Sell From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Best (or Worst?) of This Year's Complaints By S.J. Diamond
Changes in Europe Could Disintegrate East's Trade Bloc By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SmithKline Lab to Pay Record $1.5-Million Fine : Health Care: The firm allegedly violated a federal law that prohibits payments to doctors to encourage referrals of Medicaid and Medicare patients. From Associated Press
Science Park Key to Taiwan's Growth : Technology: The scientific center has helped make Taiwan the world's sixth-largest producer of computer-related products. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Over Loan Entangles Wells Fargo Holdings By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Paper, 2 Others Sold to Page Group By Jane Applegate, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Myerson & Kuhn Law Firm Files for Chapter 11 : Attorneys: The firm has not matched the ambitions of its founders, litigator Harvey Myerson and Bowie Kuhn, former baseball commissioner. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Concedes Key Point on FSX: The Japanese government... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Suit Alleges Harassment by Rockwell By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Express to Sell Banking Unit for $1 Billion Cash From Associated Press
Conair Buys Cuisinarts Product Line: Conair Corp. has... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Amgen Seeks OK on Cancer Drug: Amgen, the Thousand Oaks... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Money Supply Indexes Rise: Two principal measures of the... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
GM to Lay Off 3,200 More in New Production Cuts From Reuters
Zenith Electronics Corp., the only U.S.-owned color TV... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Steelcase Considering Plant in Soviet Union United Press International
HBO Is Sued: The music syndicate BMI sued to block... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Solar Plant Begins Delivering Power: LUZ International... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
L.F. Rothschild Reaches Accord With Creditors From Associated Press
UPS Sets Delivery Record: United Parcel Service said it... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
John E. Corcoran has been named executive vice president...
The California Public Utilities Commission reached out to...
Why Crisis Management Plans Are Essential By Jane Applegate
Japan Announces Measures to Make It a Major Importer From Associated Press
D'Aquila to Quit Finance Post at Ailing Columbia S&L By James Bates
U.S. Forecasts Slower Industry Growth in '90 : Economy: Expansion by about 2% is expected. High tech is seen outpacing old core sectors. By Stuart Auerbach, THE WASHINGTON POST
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Freezing Weather Takes Chill Off Commodity Markets From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Record a Modest Gain; Dow Rises 7.90 From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Commodities : Freeze Drives U Orange Juice Prices
Winter Fare Cuts Spread to Several More Airlines From Times Wire Services
Pan Am Objects to Eastern's Sale of Routes By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Says Bank Owes Him Ties Up Its Real Estate By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employers See Some Answers in Testing : Personnel: More companies are giving mental and physical tests in an effort to predict job performance. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus: 3110 Lake Center Drive
Real Estate Compiled by Michael Flagg / Times staff writer
A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : SANTA ANA COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
REAL ESTATE : County Could Handle Far More Fancy Resort Hotel Rooms, Consultant Says Compiled by Michael Flagg / Times staff writer
P. M. BRIEFING : Fur Retailer Files Bankruptcy \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P. M. BRIEFING : Tokyo Stock Exchange Ends '89 Trading With Index 29% Higher \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P. M. BRIEFING : Milk Price Support Cut 50 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P. M. BRIEFING : British Spending Deficit Eases \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Key Forecast Gauge of Economy Shows Modest 0.1% Gain From Associated Press
P. M. BRIEFING : Employed Flood Jobless Hot Line \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P. M. BRIEFING : Dresser Not Merging With Smith \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Georgia May Cut Shrimp Season Over Cold Weather From United Press International
P. M. BRIEFING : $500 Million Pledged for Poland \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Bond Corp. Breweries Put in Receivership : Business: Australian media see the beginning of the end for cash-strapped holding company. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sure, the traffic--and the pace of life in general--is... By Steve Harvey
Man of the Decade's Challenge
Builders on the Wrong Road
Off the Track on Metro Rail
The 'Home Planet' Is Precious : Space Flight: When astronauts and cosmonauts gather, there is no rivalry, only agreement that we must save the fragile Earth. By Pat Murphy, \o7 Pat Murphy retired in August as publisher of the Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette\f7
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times : Europe: There are parallels to be drawn between 1989 and 1789--and warning signs to watch for in the days ahead. By Robert Rudney, \o7 Robert Rudney is a senior analyst at the National Institute of Public Policy in Fairfax, Va., and a co-author of "European Security Beyond the Year 2000" (Praeger, 1988)\f7
Books Wanted for High School Students
Where Is $9.99-Million Lotto Winner? By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Father of Modern San Diego Toted Gun in Early Panama Rebellion By Anthony Perry
Rain Washes Out '89 as Contender for Driest Year By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Court Told How Son Was Driven to Kill Spiteful Mother By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Vista : Owner Claims 225 Snakes, Will Move Them to L.A.
Man Slain by Ex-Wife After Breaking Into El Cajon Home By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fugitive Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Murder By Michael Connelly and Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Foes in Acid Issue Trade Jabs, File Arguments By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paralyzed Football Player Keeps Fighting Spirit in Battle to Heal By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Kill Shop Owner as Family Sleeps Nearby By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTION / TORRANCE : Satisfaction or Apathy? Council Incumbents Have Only 1 Challenger By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Persistent Father Finds Suspect in Son's Death : Crime: A grieving man's investigation convinces police that son's death was not an accident. Officers arrest a transient. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death of Fan After Arrest at Concert Is Ruled a Homicide : Police: Inglewood officials deny wrongdoing. The district attorney's office says there is a "possibility that criminal charges will be issued." By Marc Lacey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Allows Lawndale to OK New Buildings Under Old Zoning Law By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Urged to Block Prison With Suit By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dog-Shooting Suspect Was on Probation for Gun Violation By Psyche Pascual and Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Both Sides in Newspaper Dispute Go Back to Bargaining Table Jan. 3 By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale News Press, Two Sister Papers Sold By Jane Applegate and Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Northridge Man Found Shot to Death in Car
Theater group to ring in the New Year by turning back the clock By Admission: $15 Donation; $25 Per Couple. and When: Sunday, 8 P.M.-midnight. and Information: 372-6604; 548-5798. and What: New Year'S Eve "Biloxi Blues." and Where: Theatre Arts Conservatory, 1233 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. and Gerald Faris
Bane Seeking Reelection to Assembly Despite Controversy
Car Hits Parked Truck, Killing Boy on Bike
Long-Sought Murder Suspect Found in Prison By James Rainey \f7
Drug Charge Filed Against '88 Police Shooting Victim By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kitsa Chrys Treantafelles is the new president of Las...
Scare of Radioactivity at Navy Base Construction Site Turns Out Unfounded By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrated Chef Returns With No-Fuss French Cooking in Quiet Setting By David Nelson
Hollywood Chamber Audited by State By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Sought in $247,500 Loss Nabbed by Navy : Manhunt: Trip to a Norfolk, Va., bar was a mistake for a missing lieutenant who is suspected of taking funds from a San Diego-based ship. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Die in Freeway Collision With Tanker By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gold Robbery Poses Big Challenge for Detectives By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug War Casualty Fought Bravely to End : Narcotics: Left paralyzed by a dealer's bullet, Kelly Key continued to serve others as he did while an LAPD officer. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Who Shot Alleged Rapist Given 2-Year Term : Sentencing: Judge cites 'history of not being able to control her temper' as reason for denying request for probation. By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials' Kin Weigh Down Duarte's Float By Siok-hian Tay Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Is Urged to Sue to Block State Prison
Investigators Unable to Determine Fire's Cause
Nava in Fore of Latinos' Slow March By Bill Boyarsky
Shop Owner Killed in Possible Robbery Attempt
$100,000 in Counterfeit Bills Fished From Harbor
Medfly Found; Spraying Zone to Be Widened
Elaborate Rites Planned for Slain Dog By Amy Louise Kazmin and Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Elusive Suspect Hit With Murder Count : Crime: Police continue effort to find gang member accused of abducting and killing former girlfriend. By Michael Connelly and Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Sued on Day-Care Regulations By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death of Arrestee Declared 'Homicide' By Marc Lacey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Must Solve Buchwald-Murphy Whodunit : Lawsuits: Final arguments in multimillion-dollar complaint against Paramount are over. Both sides accuse the other of stealing idea for $300-million movie. By Dennis Mcdougal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Abortion March Staged
Judge in Abortion Foes' Trial Criticizes Reiner By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Take Aim at Pringle : Politics: The poll guard case settlement provides fodder for Democrats' attempts to win the 72nd Assembly District seat. "Pringle is the No. 1 target," one politico says. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student's Death After Arrest Ruled Homicide By Marc Lacey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Unit Yields to Pier Pressure : Preservation: It may be historic, but Huntington Beach has gotten federal approval to raze the remnants of the old pier and build a new one. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showers Only Whet Appetite for a Real Rain By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rape-Slaying Suspect Held After Gunfight By George Frank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Woman Raped by Apartment Intruder
ORANGE : Chief of Police Since '85 Retires
TRABUCO CANYON : Water Officials Call for Dump Cleanup By Jim Newton
SAN CLEMENTE : Water Conservation Ordinance in Works
TUSTIN : Kennedy Will Not Run for Reelection By Shannon Sands
1990s Orange County : Challenge For The 1990s
GARDEN GROVE : Suspect Description Near in Arson Case
ORANGE : Boy Faces Added Count in Mall Death
COUNTYWIDE : Gates Allegations Ruled Unfounded
COUNTYWIDE : Police Warn Against New Year's Gunfire By Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Christmas Tree Burnings Planned
FULLERTON : Sister City, Bicycle Panel Seats Open
LA HABRA : Children's Museum Opens New Addition By David F. Burke
BUENA PARK : Scooter Rider Hurt in Traffic Crash
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Stables Near Bolsa Chica Must Close By Lorelei Lachman
1990s Orange County : Challenge For The 1990s
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Buckles Down on Seat Belt Law By Chris Woodyard
COSTA MESA : Share Our Selves Still Lacks New Site
Foe of Arena Accuses Anaheim of Errors in 'Mad Rush' for Project By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban of Toxic Chemical Rejected in Draft Report : Safety: Despite significant public health risks, draft report to AQMD calls for improved safeguards at plants rather than banning use of hydrogen fluoride. By George Stein and George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman Reports Being Shot at While on Horse By Wendy Paulson
Former Seal Beach Man Among 6 Fatalities in Fiery Plane Crash By Michelle Nicolosi
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Parking Fee Needs Review
SPORTS
BYU Faces Fight Over Air Time : College football: Expect Penn State to try a hard-hitting approach to Brigham Young's passing attack tonight. By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nobody Is Doubting Thomas : Penn State: Whenever All-American running back Blair Thomas has had to prove himself, he has done so. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs Can't Sustain Early Success, Lose Final By Scott Miller
Versatile Woods Gets USD Going By Jim Lindgren
Winthrop Drops USIU's Hopes Further By Rick Hazeltine
1989 Holiday Bowl : How The Teams Compare
1989 Holiday Bowl : Remembering The First 11 Games
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Poway Edges Burroughs, Reaches Mt. Carmel Final By John Geis
Sockers Score Last 6 Goals, Rout Crunch From Staff and Wire Reports
UCSD Advances to Semifinals
CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Bench Picks Up the Slack in Simi Valley Victory By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS GIRLS' TOURNAMENT : Palmdale's Coupland Throttles Palmisano By Jim Coleman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HART TOURNAMENT : Paez Pours Out Justification for High Scores By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' SOCCER PREVIEW : Path to Southern Section 4-A, 3-A Titles Must Cross Ventura County Line By Scot Butwell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HART SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Camarillo to Stay for Final After Joining as Late Entry By Mike Glaze, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Runs Out of Steam, 92-89 By Kirby Lee
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : On Balance, Buena Advances
Northridge Seeks to Even Record on Two-Game Trip
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Royal Reaches Consolation Title Match
Bryan Twins Advance in Tennis Tournament
Clippers Jump on Warriors : Pro basketball: It's an inside job as 45-20 first quarter turns into 139-119 romp. Golden State Coach Nelson is ejected. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Teaching Them a Lesson : Holiday Bowl: Penn State's Paterno tries to do it all and manages to win quite a few football games in the process. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Knew How to Keep Track of the Latest News By Jim Murray
Going to Defense of Rams' Prevent : NFL playoffs: Bend-but-don't-break drives fans crazy, but Robinson doesn't have the personnel for anything else. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Where' Still Key Raider Question : Pro football: Davis' team improved a little in record and a lot in value, but it still missed playoffs for the fourth year in a row. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Straight Flush, but They Must Play Hand They're Dealt By Garr Kluender
NBA ROUNDUP : 'Aching' Ewing Does It All to Pace Knicks From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Knight Turns to New Prize Freshman By Thomas Bonk
Air Quality: Michaels Still Clear, Conin Hazy, Donoho Is Unhealthy By Larry Stewart
Miner's 37 Lead USC Win : Trojans: He just misses freshman record in 92-68 victory over Central Connecticut State. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball
Bruins Survived Trip to Fresno By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona Gets Past Penn State From Associated Press
Hofstra No Match for Long Beach By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans Pay Tribute at Wake for Billy Martin
Names in the News
Chicago Bear Coach Mike Ditka has delivered an ultimatum...
The New York Racing Assn., which runs the Aqueduct...
Names in the News
The Anaheim City Council has approved by a 4-1 vote plans...
LPGA's Walker Shoots 65 to Lead Men in Arizona From Associated Press
ROSE BOWL NOTEBOOK : Rumors of NFL Salary Cap Create Problems By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McMurtry Is Michigan's Bo Jackson : Rose Bowl: Receiver plays two sports, although baseball has taken a back seat to football. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pickens Didn't Exactly Volunteer to Go Both Ways, but . . . : Cotton Bowl: Tennessee needed help in secondary, so it turned to backup wide receiver. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Gators Just Happy to Be Playing Football : Freedom Bowl: Florida could be second school to get NCAA death penalty after controversial season. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BYU Hopes Fiesta Film Will Help By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL AMERICAN BOWL : Gray Leads Texas Tech Over Duke From Associated Press
LIBERTY BOWL : Mississippi Downs Air Force From Associated Press
Amy Be Good Takes Feature Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Pincay Adds a Second Feature Win By Bob Mieszerski
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Long Beach Wins, 88-71; Trojans Lose to Rutgers
NHL ROUNDUP : Healy Makes 41 Saves as Islanders Win 5th in Row From Associated Press
COLLEGES : Bo Kimble's on Fire but Gathers Chosen Player of the Decade : College Basketball: The Loyola All-American, who led the nation in scoring and rebounding as a junior, was judged in several categories by conference officials. By Alan Drooz
ROUNDUP : Hawthorne High Rallies but Morningside Triumphs, 70-67
Little League Seeking Funds for New Home By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside Loses Big to Tennessee School; National Rank Periled By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharpshooting Sub Puts Dominguez Hills Up Early By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Is Healthy for Niagara By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
16 South Bay Players Make All-City Team
Pepperdine's Power Forward, Geoff Lear, 'King' of the Court : College Basketball: The Waves' sophomore, with the size and skills to become as top power forward, has shown flashes of brilliance against some of the nation's best. By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FREEDOM BOWL NOTEBOOK : Battle Lines Are Drawn by Contrasting Offenses By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Interim, Darnell Has Fun By Mike Penner
He Just Wants to Stay in Game : Holiday Bowl: Fred Whittingham Jr., sidelined by severe headaches at El Modena, becomes a fixture in BYU's backfield. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Bob
PACIFICA TOURNAMENT : Pacifica Runs Past Santa Margarita, 73-61, to Reach Final By Heather Smalley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARINA GIRLS' TOURNAMENT : Nunez Comes Through for Ocean View in Victory Over Valencia By Donna Carter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA-OLINDA TOURNAMENT : Foul Shooting Is Difference as Wildcats Advance By Stuart Matthews
ROUNDUP : Hinchmen's Hoop in Final Minute Leads Dana Hills
ORANGE TOURNAMENT : Mater Dei Takes Care of Parks and Marina By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ESTANCIA TOURNAMENT : Jessie Shadows Molle, Helps Edison Down Irvine to Reach Semifinals By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Altamirano Rallies Rancho Santiago
Reyes Has Career Night in Chapman's Victory
THE SIDELINES : Chicago Cubs' Physician Dies \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Spurrier Reported Fla.-Bound \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Canada TV Buys Olympic Rights \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
IRS Files Liens for 3 Years Back Taxes Owed By Martin From Associated Press
Thomas Mows Down Foes to Win NFL Rookie Award From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Isle, Sporting News Editor, Dies \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Fans Wish Billy 'Safe Slide Home' From United Press International
THE SIDELINES : Pro Bowl Turns Bengal to 'Lamb' \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Washington Activated by Rams \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : First Olympic Hoops Coach Dies \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Injured Millard Wins Defense Title From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Decade of the '80s Brought Out Worst and Best in Sports By Bill Glauber, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Workers at Race Tracks Change Minds, OK Pact From Times Wire Services
Hagan Ran From Gangs, Now Toward the Heisman By Tim Layden, NEWSDAY
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